Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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ED Evaluation and Management of Mammalian Bites, and Snake and Spider Envenomations
As a consequence of their playful and curious nature, children not uncommonly present to the ED with bite injuries; in fact, more than half of bite victims in the ED are children. Although envenomations are infrequent, the relatively high dose of venom per body weight in a young child can lead to significant effects. This article will discuss the key clinical features and management of bites from dogs, cats, and humans, as well as envenomations from snakes and spiders. Although not exhaustive, this review will provide a framework for the care of children who have sustained a bite or possible envenomation.
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Don’t Overlook Patient’s Relevant Medical History
Important details could make the difference between life and death.
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Experts: Wait-time Guarantees Could Get EPs Sued
Benefits exist, but practice must be implemented carefully and thoughtfully.
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Poor Change-of-shift Communication Triggered Successful Med/Mal Suits
Clear communication needed between the outgoing and incoming ED attending physicians.
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ED ‘Super Users’ at High Risk of Death
Protect yourself legally by addressing patient’s chief complaint.
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EMTALA Protects Professionals Reporting Violations
Here's how and why the courts rule the way they do.
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Complications of Injection Drug Abuse
This article will examine unique emergencies that occur as a result of recreational injection drug use.
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Natural Disasters: Hospital Management
MONOGRAPH: Here is how to prepare your emergency department to successfully handle mass casualties.
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Pediatric Hematologic Emergencies
MONOGRAPH: In-depth disorders of the hemogram: red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells.
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Are ED Policies Inflexible?
Emergency department policies are neither a perfect sword nor a perfect shield.